The Highland Council Budget Meeting To Be Broadcast On Youtube
27th February 2024
The Highland Council will be broadcasting our upcoming special budget meeting on Thursday 29 February 2024.
Alongside our regular webcast platform, you will be able to watch proceedings live on our YouTube channel in high definition
Coverage on YouTube will start at 10am, with the meeting starting at 10.30am.
Convener of the Council Bill Lobban said: "The level of response to the budget engagement has demonstrated the high level of interest that people have in Council services.
"Making the meeting available on YouTube ensures that more people have access and engage with the budget decisions we need to make, and how those may impact our communities as we plan for the next three years."
You will be able to watch the meeting across mobile, tablet and smart TV's using the YouTube app or via this weblink on desktop devices via [url=https://www.youtube.com/@TheHighlandCouncil]The Highland Council YouTube channel[/url]
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